As Jiang Lixing walked into the Dragon Ascend Building, he was shocked by the scene and quickly aimed his gun inside. Other police officers swiftly drew theirs as well.
Just ten minutes earlier, he'd received a report claiming someone was smashing up the Dragon Ascend Building and injuring people. He hadn't quite believed it. After all, the Dragon Ascend Building was the stronghold of the Dragon Prosperity Society; who would have the courage, let alone the capability? However, as the city's Police Chief, Jiang Lixing took it seriously, immediately dispatching police forces and personally overseeing things, anxious that mishandling the matter could lead to grave consequences.
But as he entered, a figure rushed toward him. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was Long Xiaoshan's son, Long Xiaobin.
"What happened? Explain yourself," Jiang Lixing's expression was stern.
"It was this guy; he came to our Dragon Ascend Building and started hitting and smashing things up. Chief Jiang, look at this, so many people have been injured by him." Long Xiaobin, pointing at Su Chen, displayed an "angry" expression.
At this point, Long Xiaoshan also came over and, clasping his hands, said, "Chief Jiang, my son is correct. Please capture this criminal as soon as possible!"
Ordinarily, Long Xiaoshan might not respect Jiang Lixing, but now, the officer was his only hope to save his son's leg. No matter what, Jiang Lixing ultimately represented the government.
"Mr. Long, I still need to investigate this matter, please understand." Jiang Lixing hesitated before responding. His tone was courteous, given Long Xiaoshan's status.
"Of course, Chief Jiang, feel free to investigate." Long Xiaoshan wasn't worried; everything he said was true.
"The two of you, go bring that man here, and also, clean up the scene and have everyone unrelated leave." Jiang Lixing issued the order. Immediately two police officers approached Su Chen, while others started dispersing the spectators, quickly driving them out.
Su Chen noticed the arrival of the police and seemed unconcerned. However, what surprised him was that, among these officers, he saw the woman who had twisted her ankle during a morning run a few days ago.
Xu Xinran naturally saw Su Chen too, and couldn't help but wonder what kind of person he was, daring to vandalize the Dragon Ascend Building and injure so many people. Actually, her impression of Su Chen was quite good; fortunately, she had met him that morning, otherwise, her foot would have taken who knows how long to heal. Despite this, she had no intention of protecting him; if he really had broken the law, she would definitely arrest him without hesitation.
"Sir, please come with us, our chief has some questions he would like to ask you," the two police officers said solemnly as they approached Su Chen.
"If he wants to ask something, let him come here himself."
The two police officers became furious and extended their hands to forcibly take him away, but Su Chen simply lifted a foot and, with two "bangs," kicked both officers to the ground.
The members of the Dragon Prosperity Society were once again dumbfounded; this guy actually dared to openly assault the police. Even they, the Dragon Prosperity Society, including the Four Great Families, wouldn't dare confront the police openly like this! After all, that represented the state apparatus!
The other police officers were even more enraged; this young man was too arrogant, showing no respect for the police, practically courting death.
Jiang Lixing's expression also turned cold, and he walked directly to Su Chen with all the police officers following behind him.
"Do you realize you've just assaulted a police officer?" Jiang Lixing asked, his face stern.
"I know." Su Chen lit a cigarette, took an easy drag, as if the police around him were thin air.
"And these destructionsโare they your doing? Did you injure these people?"
"Indeed." Su Chen lightly flicked his cigarette ash, nodding.
This confused everyone; they thought Su Chen would make evasive arguments, but he lightly acknowledged everything.
"Then there's nothing more to say, take him away!" Jiang Lixing waved his hand, and immediately several policemen approached, their guns aimed at him.
"Are you sure?"
"Stop the nonsense, take him away!" Seeing Su Chen's reaction, Jiang Lixing furrowed his eyebrows.
Long Xiaoshan and his son started laughing, their faces saying, "You were so arrogant, what now?"
"You two seem quite happy, huh?" Su Chen tilted his head, a strange smile hanging at the corner of his mouth.
"So what if we are?" Long Xiaoshan's son's face was flush with a triumphant expression, viciously letting out a breath of spite.
"Young man, it's easy to fall from a high place!" Long Xiaoshan came over and patted Su Chen on the shoulder, like a wise elder.
Xu Xinran watched the indifferent demeanor of Su Chen, puzzled. Did this man understand what his situation was right now? If these charges held up, he would be sentenced for many years, and if Long Xiaoshan were to interfere, it could be decades more.
"People always think too highly of themselves," Su Chen shook his head and pulled out a black document from his pocket, throwing it to Jiang Lixing, "Take a look at this before you decide to take me away."
Jiang Lixing scoffed as he caught it, thinking, regardless of whatever trick you're playing, today I will take you to the station.
Jiang Lixing gave Su Chen a quick glance before he opened the black document. As he looked it over, Jiang Lixing's body suddenly shook, cold sweat streamed down his forehead, and his face turned deathly pale. The hand holding the document couldn't stop trembling, and his pupils contracted sharply.
"Chief, what's wrong?" Xu Xinran noticed the change in Jiang Lixing and asked with concern.
"It's nothing." Upon hearing Xu Xinran's question, Jiang Lixing quickly closed the black document. Then he made a move that shocked everyone present: he walked over to Su Chen with the black document in both hands, his expression respectful.
After Su Chen took the document back and stuffed it into his pocket, Jiang Lixing saluted with a formal military salute and shouted loudly: "Greetings, Chief!"
This shout, like rolling thunder, dumbfounded everyone.
What was going on? What had Jiang Lixing just called him? Chief? Was this some kind of international joke? He looked to be just in his twentiesโwas there such a young chief?
Xu Xinran was completely stunned as well, staring at Su Chen with wide eyes, her mind recalling that morning when he had massaged her feet. How could this guy be some kind of chief?
The Long father and son were as if struck by a bolt of thunder, staring stupidly at Su Chen, their heads spinning, gripped by a sense of unreality.